Whirlpool LE5750XF User's Manual
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1. can set the Cycle Control Knob anywhere between VERY DRY and LESS DRY The Cycle Control Knob won t move until the load begins to get as dry as the setting you selected The AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS Cycle operates very much the same but it has a longer cool down time at the end The cool down is important to help keep wrinkles from setting into permanent press items The TIMED DRYING Cycle can be used when you want to dry for a set number of minutes or when you want to damp dry or fluff items without heat This Use amp Care Guide contains suggestions on the way to use your dryer to get the best results and long est useful life from your dryer Please read it carefully Lint Screen The lint screen is under the lid on top of the dryer Clean the lint screen before each load A screen that s blocked by lint can cause longer drying times CAUTION Do not operate the dryer with the lint screen removed or not securely in place as it may cause over heating possible damage to fabrics and dryer parts or create a fire hazard To remove the screen open the lid and pull the screen straight out Roll the lint off the screen with your fingers DO NOT rinse the screen or wash it Wet lint is hard to remove When replacing the screen push it firmly into place Close the lid wo m n O had Gal Cc 4 zZz i QO fe z m z r wn Mii ce gt z Z 9 N a z g m ard N gt r4 g2. dryers e Is properly maintained e Is not run where there may be explo sive fumes Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your dryer It will be easier to remove Wipe out the drum with a damp cloth to remove any dust SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Dryer Guide for drying tips informa tion about permanent press and knits instructions for drying special items and for things not to be dried in your dryer See the Installation Instructions for complete information See Setting Drying Times section page 4 FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance SAFETY FIRST To prevent serious injury DO NOT allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the dryer FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier SAFETY Never operate your dryer without replacing all panels lower front access or service Please read this manual Follow the instructions to help you get the best drying results Save the manual for future use Contents Before Using YourDryer Loading YourDryer Understanding Your Dryer LintScreen e ee ee Using YourDryer Setting Dry
3. AIR This temperature setting is useful for fluffing bedding pillows and cloth ing or dusting drapes It is also best to use when damp drying heat sensitive items Drying plastic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a fire hazard FLUFF AIR should be used for such items as plastic shower curtains or tablecloths rubber backed rugs some pillows stuffed toys etc e Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to FLUFF AIR e Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want in the TIMED DRYING Cycle e Push the Start Button TUMBLE PRESS Control This setting is useful for removing wrinkles from packing in suitcases or closets TUMBLE PRESS will help put them back into their pre set shape e Set Cycle Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS 10 20 DAMP DRY Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH e Push the Start Button For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items ata time put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops TUMBLE PRESS If You Need Service or Help We Suggest You Follow These Three Steps 4 Before calling for service Problems are sometimes Caused by little things you can correct without tools Check this list before you call for service DRYER DOES NOT RUN e Is electric power cord plugged in Is the dryer door closed tightly Your dryer has a switch by the door that shuts off the dryer if the door is opened
4. G Cycle for 15 to 25 minutes MIXED LOADS If you dry a mixed load of various weights of fabrics select the cycle for the lighter weight fabric When dryer stops remove the dry articles and reset the control Using the Automatic Settings With AUTOMATIC REGULAR and AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS you select how dry you want the load to be The dryer is designed to shut off auto matically when the load is as dry as the setting Use the AUTOMATIC REGULAR Cycle to dry most family loads During the last five minutes of the drying cycle the load is tumbled without heat This helps make the load easier to handle Use the AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS Cycle to dry permanent press knits and other synthetic fabrics The last 10 minutes of the drying cycle are with out heat This cool down time helps keep wrinkles from setting in For the first few loads set the Cycle Control Knob to point in the mid dle between VERY DRY and LESS DRY AUTOMATIC REGULAR LESS DRY DRYNESS 8 SELECTOR VERY DRY When the dryer stops feel the items in the load If they are about how you like them keep using this setting If the items are drier than you like use a setting nearer LESS DRY or COOL DOWN the next time you dry a load like that If the items are not as dry as you want use a setting nearer VERY DRY the next time you dry a load like that After drying a few loads you will find a favorite setting to use FLUFF
5. Models LE5750XF LG5751XF Whirlpool prver Use amp Care Gu de SB fe Do LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER CYCLE CONTROL KNOB TEMPERATURE SELECTOR START BUTTON LINT SCREEN LOADING DOOR Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready MISTE Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the door 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Dryer Guide sales slip and warranty Service Compary and nore Nut ber Senai Numoer Purcnase ins alaonon Dare Before using your Dryer Please read this booklet to be sure your dryer is installed and used properly It will help you get the best results and longest life your dryer was designed to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your dryer e Is installed by a qualified installer e Is installed in an area protected from the weather e Is properly installed and leveled in a well ventilated room on a floor that can support the weight e ls located in an area where the tem perature is above 45 F 7 2 C e Is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply and grounding e Is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems ls used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes
6. S FLUFF Pe e HEAVY 3 Cycle 3 Temp AIR HIGH Custom Dry Control Permanent Pross COOL DOWN Core FABRIC TEMP TEMPERATURE SELECTOR PUSH TO START SELECTING CYCLES AND TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Choose the correct settings according to the chart below TEMPER ATURE TYPE OF LOAD DRYING CYCLE SELECTOR COTTONS HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads quilts AUTOMATIC PERM T PRESS EGULAR HEAVY HIGH MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT Shirts dresses sheets UTOMATIC PERM T PRESS diapers towels work clothes REGULAR HEAVY HIGH PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Work clothes jackets raincoats etc AUTOMATIC PERM T PRESS PERMANENT HEAVY HIGH ESS MEDIUMWEIGHT Shirts uniforms dresses slacks etc TOMATIC PERM T PRESS PERMANENT HEAVY HIGH ESS KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT COTTONS RAYONS BLENDS T shirts TOMATIC PERM T PRESS slacks polo shirts etC PERMANENT HEAVY HIGH ESS LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC FIBERS polyester acrylic AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE etc AND BLENDS Lingerie blouses dresses PERMANENT LOW PRESS DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS Sheer Curtains AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE 2 or 3 panels vee ees PERMANENT LOW PRESS FOAM RUBBER ARTICLES Pillows bras etc TIMED DRYING FLUFF AIR SdWIl ONV SATDAD ONILOIIIS SIWIL ONIAM ONILLIS XJAXA ANOA ONISN To damp dry clothes for ironing set control in the TIMED DRYIN
7. abrics lt gt Whirlpool AUTOMATIC awo PERMANENT z PRESS AUTOMATIC REGULAR fe DRYNESS e SELECTOR DRYNESS gt SELECTOR COO DOWN Setting Drying Times Modern dryers are designed with drying temperatures needed to safely handle modern fabrics Cool down times have been added to heat settings You might notice slightly longer drying times The time it takes to dry a load depends on e The kind of fabric its weight and the size of the load A large load of jeans will take a lot longer to dry than a small load of light synthetics e The amount of moisture in the load Towels hold a lot of moisture synthetics don t Synthetics dry faster e Temperature of the rinse water Cold rinses help save on energy and wrin kles but a cold load will take slightly longer to dry than a warm one e Amount of lint on the screen A full lint screen slows the air flow and can make drying time longer e Temperature around the dryer The dryer heats room air If the room air temperature is not above 45 F 7 2 C drying time will be longer and removal of wrinkles may be poor e Proper installation and exhaust sys tems For the fastest possible drying time installing and exhausting your dryer properly is important See instal lation instructions BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERDRY Overdrying can cause shrinkage static cling and damage to some fabrics KNITS GENTLE LOW PERM T PRES
8. e Did you push the Start Button e Check circuit breakers or fuses in the fuse box DRYER RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEAT e Is the Cycle Control Knob set cor rectly The last 5 minutes are cool down time in AUTOMATIC REGULAR the last 10 minutes in AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS are without heat e is it a gas dryer See if the gas is turned on If not turn the Cycle Con trol Knob to OFF Turn on the gas and wait five minutes for the auto matic switch to reset Then try starting it again els it an electric dryer Check the circuit breakers or fuses in the fuse box An electric dryer will have two fuses If one is blown the dryer may run but not heat DRYING TIME IS LONGER THAN USUAL e Check the lint screen Remove lint Keep the screen clean for best drying results and times e Modern dryers are designed to dry at the cooler temperatures needed by modern fabrics They may need more time than you are used to 2 If you need service lt Whirlpool TECH CARE HOME PRODUCTS SERVICE R SyYMBU J TAL Oy SEAS If your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever needs service anywhere in the United States help is just a phone call away fo your nearest Whirlpoo franchised TECH CARE service representative Whirlpool maintains a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE ser vice companies to fulfill your warranty and provide ofter warranty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appliance in peak condition You ll f
9. ind your nearest TECH CARE service Company listed in your local telephone book Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number When calling from Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawdii 800 253 1121 All other states 800 253 1301 If you move To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service Company for installation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of Course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help your TECH CARE service representative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting service Also retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status Cc 2 zZz 9 gt c x4 0 z gt co n m za n ial Cc bal mal gt a bi i wo p m v xa m d nn io Oo D z o a gt xz m nn O baed aa O gt wos zZz 9 Ba O D ed m an lt m Remember Your TECH CARE service representative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances He can help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL ap
10. ing Times Selecting Cycles and Temperature Settings Using the Automatic Settings FLUFF AIR TUMBLE PRESS Control Using the Drying Rack If You Need Service orHelp 1 Before Calling for Service 2 If You Need Service 3 If You Have a Problem Loading your Dryer E For best drying results and energy savings sort dryer loads carefully Separate loads according to the type of fabric and weight For example e Dry heavy fabrics denims towels cottons separately from light fabrics permanent press synthetics e Separate lint givers towels sweat shirts etc from lint takers synthetics blends permanent press e Keep dark colors and light colors separate e Keep colorfast items away from non colorfast fabrics Allow room for items to tumble freely The load will dry faster with fewer wrinkles When drying permanent press dry smaller than normal loads for the best wrinkle removal Use a mesh bag to hold small items such as baby socks Read the Dryer Guide for more hints on sorting and loading Understanding your Dryer This dryer has a setting for TIMED DRYING like most other dryers But it also has two automatic cycles AUTO MATIC REGULAR and AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS These automatic settings allow you to choose how dry you want the load instead of how long you need to dry it For example in the AUTOMATIC REGULAR Cycle you
11. pliance So why not take the time now to look up his telephone number and jot it down in the space provided on the cover 3 If you have a probiem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or write Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must call or write please provide your name adaress telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number date of purchase the dealer s name anda complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP Is a registered trademark of Whiripoo Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit ight and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance lt gt Whirlpool Home ppliances Benton Harbor Michigan Aulomatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Condilioning Systems Quality Our way of life Part No 69259 Rev B Printed in U S A
12. z a Mi T z 4 wn 9 an m m zZz Using Your Dryer 1 Put the sorted load in the dryer and close the door tightly 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the cycle you want e Use the Automatic Cycles for most loads Start with the pointer at the middle of an Automatic Cycle See page 6 for more information NOTE In the Automatic Cycles the Cycle Control Knob does not keep moving It starts and stops depend ing on the heat and the dryness of the load e Use TIMED DRYING for drying a certain number of minutes or for damp drying fluffing or tumbling items without air 3 Set TEMPERATURE SELECTOR e Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR to the drying temperature needed for the load See page 5 for suggested settings 4 Push the Start Button e Make sure the door is closed and the Cycle Control is set If the door is opened during the cycle the dryer will stop To restart the dryer close the door and push the Start Button 5 To stop the dryer e Open the door e Or turn the Cycle Control Knob to one of the OFF positions e To change the setting while the dryer is running turn the Cycle Control Knob either way so it points to the set ting you want NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not being used IMPORTANT To help reduce wrin kling take the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops This is very important for permanent press knits and other synthetic f
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